Stephen Peshkin, 73

Published: Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 3:14 p.m.

HENDERSONVILLE— Stephen Peshkin, 73 of Hendersonville, died on December 9, 2012.

He was born in Asbury Park, NJ and moved to Hendersonville 6 years ago.

He was a "Jack of all Trades". He spent his younger years as an expert in foreign car repair. Later, he helped many people gain sobriety during his career in drug and alcohol counseling. His last business endeavor was a Antique Store and Lighting repair business.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and tinkering. If it was broken, he could fix it.

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Alberta and his beloved dog "Fidget". He is survived by his sister, Barbara Ruderman of W. Hartford, CT, his daughter, Bari Bradley of Ocean, NJ, his son, Daniel Peshkin of Haddon Heights, NJ, his 7 grandchildren, Keith, Jillian, Nicholas, Leah, Scott, Max and Bette, and his 2 great grandchildren, Jamison and Trey.

Family and friends are invited to a service to celebrate Steve's life at Agudas Israel Synagogue on Friday, December 28th at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Agudas Israel Synagogue, 54 Morris Kaplan Dr. Hendersonville, NC 25739 will be greatly appreciated. An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd and Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of arrangements.

<p>HENDERSONVILLE— Stephen Peshkin, 73 of Hendersonville, died on December 9, 2012. </p><p>He was born in Asbury Park, NJ and moved to Hendersonville 6 years ago. </p><p>He was a "Jack of all Trades". He spent his younger years as an expert in foreign car repair. Later, he helped many people gain sobriety during his career in drug and alcohol counseling. His last business endeavor was a Antique Store and Lighting repair business.</p><p>He enjoyed hunting, fishing and tinkering. If it was broken, he could fix it.</p><p>He was predeceased by his loving wife, Alberta and his beloved dog "Fidget". He is survived by his sister, Barbara Ruderman of W. Hartford, CT, his daughter, Bari Bradley of Ocean, NJ, his son, Daniel Peshkin of Haddon Heights, NJ, his 7 grandchildren, Keith, Jillian, Nicholas, Leah, Scott, Max and Bette, and his 2 great grandchildren, Jamison and Trey.</p><p>Family and friends are invited to a service to celebrate Steve's life at Agudas Israel Synagogue on Friday, December 28th at 11:00am. </p><p>In lieu of flowers, donations to Agudas Israel Synagogue, 54 Morris Kaplan Dr. Hendersonville, NC 25739 will be greatly appreciated. An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd and Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of arrangements.</p>